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Critic Jake Wilson
rated 7

...a fascinating oddity.

Read full review at The Age
Critic Grant Rollings
rated 6

MOVIE acting is a tough job, isn’t it? For his latest real-life role, Mark Wahlberg had to go on a diet of burgers and ice cream to put on 30lb.

Read full review at The Sun
Critic Adonis Gonzalez
rated 5

...isn’t really trying to get you to believe in something. It’s more about why people choose to believe in something in the first place.

Read full review at The Young Folks
Critic Richard Roeper
rated 8

...a solid and worthy tribute to the real-life Father Stu...

Read full review at Chicago Sun Times
Conny Gahlin
rated 8

Lite ovanlig film med Marc Wahlberg som gör rollen så otroligt bra

1 year ago
Lars Petersen
rated 8

Overraskende god film.

1 year ago
Belinda Benedicte Richter
rated 10

En antastisk sand historie

1 year ago
Wenche Barbré
rated 6

God film pga fortælling om virkelig hændelse,

1 year ago

Cast & Crew

Rosalind Ross
Director
Malcolm McDowell
As Monsignor Kelly
Mel Gibson
As Bill Long
Mark Wahlberg
As Father Stuart 'Stu' Long
Dennis Keiffer
As Medieval Bad Guy
Ned Bellamy
As Dr. Novack
Ronnie Gene Blevins
As Bartender

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"Father Stu: A Boxer's Redemption" Based on a true story, Father Stu is a heartwarming and inspiring tale of finding purpose in life's darkest moments. After a failed boxing career and a near-fatal motorcycle accident, Stuart Long (Mark Wahlberg) finds himself questioning his path in life. Despite his troubled past, he discovers a calling to serve others through the Catholic priesthood. With the support of his mentor, Father Ham (Mel Gibson), Stu embarks on an unexpected journey to become a priest, all while facing his own personal demons and a devastating diagnosis. Along the way, he meets Carmen (Gina Rodriguez), who challenges him to confront his beliefs and ultimately becomes his rock. With a strong cast and an unforgettable true story, Father Stu is an uplifting and powerful reminder that it's never too late to find your purpose and make a difference in the world.

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Father Stu include Oppenheimer, Napoleon, The Promised Land, BlackBerry, Priscilla, One Life.

When was Father Stu released in theaters? Toggle content

Father Stu was released in theaters on April 13, 2022.

When was Father Stu released for streaming? Toggle content

Father Stu was released for streaming on September 16, 2022.